Marketing & Community Manager

Bandit Running is a pioneering technical performance brand committed to creating innovative, high-quality apparel & gear for goal-driven runners. Our mission to “Evolve Running” guides everything we do, always putting the needs of the global running community first. As the fastest-growing brand in the sport, we challenge conventional brand-building norms, prioritizing an extremely high-bar for disruptive excellence across product, experiences & content. Our vision is to build an enduring, iconic brand that breaks down barriers & inspires greater passion & participation in the sport we love.

We are seeking an individual to join the event and community team. This role will primarily support Bandit’s North American community initiatives, which focuses on creating energy at key moments in key cities via athlete programming, in-store activations, city partnership exploration and other key aspects of Bandit’s grassroots community development. Additionally, the role will support all experiential marketing efforts as Bandit continues on its mission to evolve the full experience of running.

The ideal candidate will thrive working as part of a small, nimble team, have proven success in detail-oriented work, and have a deep desire to grow and learn within the marketing organization.

Requirements

• Work closely with the Head of Community on Bandit’s North American community marketing initiatives with a focus on strategic development and execution of all community and in-store related programming.
• Support Bandit’s community activations and brand marketing initiatives (examples: Store programming & partnerships, The Program, The Membership, Bandit’s Strava community)
• Develop and manage internal and external workbacks, timelines, and run-of-shows
• Help manage budgets
• Maintain consistent contact with Bandit community relationships
• Grow Bandit’s network as the brand continues to expand locally and globally
• Monitor and identify consumer and marketplace trends
• Maintain Bandit’s bar of excellence for all IRL activations

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Experience in event production and/or in the community development/brand marketing space: 2-5 years of experience in Running/Fitness Retail, Marketing, and/or Event Production
• An excitement around relationship building as well as event production is a must
• Strong task management skills with an ability to sweat the details
• Outstanding problem solving abilities, with experience in anticipating needs and coming up with solutions on the fly
• Proven track record of managing relationships
• An ability to work across multiple teams and manage multiple competing priorities
• Ability to manage budgets
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time
• Agency background preferred

Benefits

• This is a full-time, in-office role based in our Greenpoint, Brooklyn headquarters
• Competitive base salary + equity
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits and flexible PTO
• Rocket-ship level momentum with a career-defining opportunity at-hand

At Bandit, we’re building an incredible culture rooted in our three core values—Trust, Empathy, & Excellence. We believe that in order to build the best team, our baseline is an environment where everyone can bring their full & authentic selves to the table. We are committed to fair hiring practices where we hire team members for their potential & advocate for diversity, equity, & inclusion. We do not discriminate based on your race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

Salary: $95,000-115,000